18.48¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Delaware / DE · Jul 2026 ]
Delaware electricity rates: 18.48¢ per kWh, +11.5% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 6 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+22.5%
3 years
+56.1%
5 years
$158
avg bill · 920 kWh/mo
Every utility in Delaware
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | 18.16¢ | +5.4% | 305,349 | — |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | 13.89¢ | −2.3% | 108,801 | — |
| City of Dover | 16.16¢ | +4.1% | 21,793 | — |
| City of Newark | 19.75¢ | +4.0% | 11,925 | — |
| Town of Middletown | 16.64¢ | −2.8% | 9,193 | — |
| City of Milford | 15.86¢ | +4.5% | 7,504 | — |
Delaware vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+0.9%
DE vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+11.5%
DE 12-month change
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Estimated at the Delaware average residential rate (18.48¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Delaware
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Delaware Public Service Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Delaware Public Service Commission dockets for the cases listed